Cord SETS/RECEPTACLES

Generac Portable Products 5500EXL Extended Life Generator

This generator is equipped with the following receptacles:

Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 3600 watts (3.6 kW) of power at 30 Amps. The outlet is protected by a

30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacles

Each socket (Figure 10) is protected against overload by a 20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2400 watts (2.4 kW) at 20 Amps of current.

Figure 10 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacles

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle

Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at

30 Amps (or greater) (Figure 12). You can use the same 4-wire cord if you plan to run a 120 Volt load.

Figure 12 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle

Use cord sets that are rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps (or greater).

120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle

Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 3-wire cord set rated for 125 Volts AC at 30 Amps to the plug (Figure 11).

Figure 11 — 120 Volt, 30 Amp Receptacle

This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts of power

(3.6 kW) at 30 Amps for 120 Volts OR 5,500 watts of power (5.5 kW) at 22.9 Amps for 240 Volts. The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.

CAUTION! Although this outlet states it has a 240 Volt 30 Amp rating (up to 7,200 watts), the generator is only rated for 5,500 watts.

Powering loads that exceed the wattage/ amperage capacity of the generator can damage it or cause serious injuries.

240 Volt loads powered through this outlet should not exceed 22.9 Amps of current draw.